Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician
Are you good with technology and like working with your hands? If so, a career in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology might be right for you. This job focuses on fixing and maintaining medical equipment. It allows you to use your technical skills to help the healthcare industry and improve patient care.
Why Choose Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technology?
Work with essential medical technology
Develop In-Demand Technical Skills
Step Into a High-Demand Healthcare Career
Advance Your Career with CBET Certification
Careers
Opportunities
To become a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), you need an associate degree from a biomedical technician school (like San Jac) and at least two years of work experience. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certifies these professionals.
Biomedical equipment repair technicians can work in many places, like hospitals, clinics, research centers, or companies that make medical equipment.
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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, AAS
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Certificate of Technology
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Level 2 Certificate
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician, Occupational Certificate
CAREER TRACKS
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Stackable Credentials
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You’ll work with the same equipment used every day in hospitals and clinics. This includes patient monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, ventilators, and medical imaging systems.
In the program, you’ll learn how to test, calibrate, inspect, repair, and maintain
these critical devices to ensure they operate safely and reliably. You’ll also gain
experience in inventory control and learn how to train healthcare staff on proper
equipment use.
San Jac offers three certificate options within the Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician program: the Occupational Certificate, the Certificate of Technology, and the Level 2 Certificate.
Each certificate builds your technical knowledge and hands-on skills in electronics and medical equipment technology. As you progress, you’ll gain experience testing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining medical equipment used in health care settings.
These certificates are stackable, meaning the coursework applies toward the Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) degree. This flexible pathway allows you to earn credentials
along the way, enter the workforce sooner if desired, and continue advancing your
education.
Graduates commonly work in the following locations:
- hospitals
- outpatient clinics
- surgical centers
- rehabilitation facilities
- medical device service companies
- equipment manufacturers
To earn the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) credential, you must meet eligibility requirements and pass a certification exam. The credential is offered through Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
Typically, candidates qualify by completing an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology, such as the program at San Jac. They must also gain at least two years of work experience in the field. Once eligible, candidates must pass a comprehensive exam that tests their knowledge of electronics, anatomy and physiology, safety standards, and medical equipment systems.
Earning the CBET credential demonstrates professional competency and can enhance career
advancement opportunities.
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